Strut installation

I’m installing new suspension and I’m finally ready to tighten down the bolts. Just curious should I use thread locker on these bolts or is the a reason I shouldn’t. Also just wanted to confirm that the upper bolts need to be torqued to 47 ft lbs and the lower bolt to 101 ft lbs.

 

Nah, loctite isn't required or suggested, its not a fastener that vibrates loose.

Just clean threads. I spray a little lube, which technically changes torque, but I just go hand snug with a standard wrench on the top hat and 4 uganugs on the bottom.

 

My manual shows that those are the correct torque specs.
I would not use any thread locker either.

 

I put antiseize on mine and reduce torque by 15%.

 

I have never used a torque wrench on those nuts. I might work on my truck more than others though, so the coilovers probably come out a few times a year. Bottom line, not super critical. No thread locker. Don't strip them. You'll be fine. For sure put some anti seize on the lower bolt where it passes through the shock eye.